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Beijing genotype of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is significantly associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection and multidrug resistance in cases of tuberculous meningitis.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Nov 2006
Caws Maxine, Thwaites Guy, Stepniewska Kasia, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan, Nguyen Thi Hong Duyen, Nguyen Thi Phuong, Mai Nguyet Thu Huyen, Phan Minh Duy, Tran Huu Loc, Tran Thi Hong Chau, van Soolingen Dick, Kremer Kristin, Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Nguyen Tran Chinh, Farrar Jeremy
Abstract excerpt
Multidrug-resistant tuberculous meningitis is fatal without rapid diagnosis and use of second-line therapy. It is more common in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients. Beijing genotype strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis are associated with drug resistance, particularly multidrug resistance, and their prevalence is increasing worldwide. The prevalence of Beijing genotype strains among...
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